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Springfield, ME · Food & Drink
Portsmouth Herald
Best tacos in Seacoast NH and Maine? 12 spots locals rave about
Tacos are not just for Tuesdays anymore. In recent years, the Seacoast’s taco game has been upped by many great taquerias opening in southeastern New Hampshire and southern Maine. Some have opened multiple locations, creating small chains feeding off their tacos’ popularity. The options are pretty much endless. Here’s a dozen Seacoast taco specialists that make every day Taco Tuesday: Cinco’s Cantina | Dover, Rochester, Epping Details: 446 Central Ave., Dover, 603-343-4729; 1 Brickyard Square, Epping, 603-734-2191; 22 South Main St., Rochester, 603-403-8027; cincoscantina.com Cinco’s Cantina opened in Dover as Cinco de Mayo Bar and Grill, the dream of brothers Crescencio and Miguel Tellez, who were born and raised in northern Mexico. They wanted to create a welcoming place to serve the authentic, handmade, fresh food just like they had back home. In 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, they opened a second location, Cinco’s Cantina, in Epping. In 2023, they rebranded the Dover location to Cinco’s Cantina and in 2024 opened a third location in Rochester. The small chain’s expansion speaks to the success of the brothers’ business dream, but also to their commitment to give back to the communities that support them. The restaurants hold regular Fiesta
wiscassetnewspaper.com
Maine Bagel-Off moves to Wiscasset
Maine Grain Alliance is proud to present the second Maine Bagel-Off on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This outdoor celebration of bagels, local grains and friendly competition will take place at the Maine Tasting Center campus in Wiscasset. The event brings together up to 20 invited...
decorhint.com
Choose From Over 60 Cheesecake Flavors At This Quirky Maine Honor-System Shop
Trust is part of the checkout process here, which already makes dessert more interesting. One quirky Maine cheesecake shop runs on an honor system and offers enough flavors to turn a quick stop into a full-blown decision crisis. The doors stay open around the clock, so a craving does not...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Tiny Maine Cafe Has Just 28 Seats And A Big Reputation For Homemade Food
A tiny breakfast spot in rural Maine can create a surprisingly big reason to plan a weekend drive. Inside, the room is small, the kitchen stays busy, and scratch-made food gives the place much of its appeal. Homemade donuts share the spotlight with diner favorites, while globally inspired dishes make...
lcnme.com
Owner of Red’s Eats Predecessor and ‘Everybody’s Ideal of a Judge’ Dies at 95
Alan Crosby Pease, a former judge, hot dog stand owner, and active alumni of the University of Maine, died on Sept. 2 at the age of 95. Alan Pease was born to Harvey Roscoe Pease and Grace Crosby Pease on Oct. 11, 1930 on Water Street in Wiscasset. He attended elementary and middle school in Wiscasset and then Lincoln Academy.
boothbayregister.com
Maine Bagel-Off moves to Wiscasset
Maine Grain Alliance is proud to present the second Maine Bagel-Off on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This outdoor celebration of bagels, local grains and friendly competition will take place at the Maine Tasting Center campus in Wiscasset. The event brings together up to 20 invited...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Maine Pizzeria Is So Good Dave Portnoy Says It Deserves A Special Trip
A pizza score of 8.4 can turn a quiet neighborhood shop into a destination almost overnight. That is exactly what happened after Dave Portnoy stopped at a small Italian market in Portland, Maine, and gave its Roman-style pizza high marks. The crisp pies are made with dough that cold-ferments for...